Add 81/36 and 12/72
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 12/72
81/36 + 12/72 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
81/36 = 81 × 2/36 × 2 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 12/72 = 162 + 12/72 = 174/72 - 174/72 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 81/36 + 12/72 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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